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A 100% free roadmap to help you navigate the VA bureaucracy and get the disability rating you deserve.
Everything You Need to Win Your Claim
Free tools and guides built by a veteran who went from 10% to 100% P&T.
10-Step Roadmap
Follow a proven step-by-step guide from Intent to File to protecting your 100% rating.
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Calculate your monthly compensation based on your rating and dependents.
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Learn MoreThe 10-Step VA Disability Claim Roadmap
A proven path from Intent to File to protecting your rating.
Phase 1: Strategy & Clock
Phase 2: Building the Case
Phase 3: Submission & Waiting
Phase 4: The Outcome & Beyond
Why I Built This Guide
When I first filed for VA benefits after I got out, the pain didn't ease up — it kept digging in deeper.
In the military, we learned fast: if the NCOs asked, "Are you hurt or injured?" you said "hurt," popped an 800mg Motrin, and kept humping. The pain rarely hit paper, and years later I had very little proof of the issues I was living with.
I eventually brought in a "no-win, no-fee" firm. They moved me from 10% to 60%, but that's where they hit a wall. When it came to the complex issues, their cookie-cutter approach stalled out.
I realized then that if I wanted to bridge the gap from 60% to 100%, I couldn't rely on a firm chasing easy wins. I had to take control and do the deep dive myself.
Once I finally connected the dots, I went from 60% to 100% Permanent and Total in under a year.
I built this site to house every resource, regulation, and hard-earned lesson I learned along the way — so you don't have to dig through the trenches like I did.
Paying It Forward
Common Questions
What is the VA disability claim process?
The VA disability claim process involves filing an Intent to File, gathering evidence (service records, medical records, buddy letters, nexus letters), submitting your claim, attending a C&P exam, and receiving a decision. Our free 10-step guide walks you through each phase in detail.
How long does a VA disability claim take in 2026?
The average VA disability claim takes 3-6 months from submission to decision, though complex cases or appeals can take longer. Filing a Fully Developed Claim (FDC) with all evidence upfront typically results in faster processing. Filing an Intent to File immediately locks in your effective date while you prepare.
Can I file a VA disability claim myself without a lawyer?
Yes. Many veterans successfully file claims on their own. The key is understanding what the VA needs to approve your claim — a current diagnosis, an in-service event, and a medical nexus connecting the two (the Caluza Triangle). Our free guide teaches you exactly how to build a winning claim without paying anyone.
What is the Caluza Triangle for VA claims?
The Caluza Triangle is the three-part evidence framework the VA uses to evaluate every disability claim: (1) a current medical diagnosis, (2) an in-service event or injury, and (3) a medical nexus (doctor's opinion) connecting the two. If you have all three, the VA must grant service connection.
Ready to Start Your Claim?
The first step is filing your Intent to File. It takes 5 minutes and could be worth tens of thousands in backpay.